Full text of Utah Utah Code § 79-5-103 — Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities -- Priorities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79-5-103. Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities -- Priorities.
79-5-103.
Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities -- Priorities.
| (1) |
The division shall plan and develop a recreational trail system throughout the state that:
| (a) |
provides for outdoor recreation needs; and |
| (b) |
facilitates access to, travel within, and enjoyment and admiration of the outdoors. |
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| (2) |
To assure that an integrated trails network is achieved, the division shall coordinate the planning and development of trails with:
| (a) |
federal land management agencies; |
| (c) |
private landowners; and |
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| (3) |
The division shall give priority to establishing trails that:
| (b) |
are in proximity or accessible to urban areas; |
| (c) |
implement rail-to-trail conversions pursuant to the National Trails System Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1241 et seq.; |
| (d) |
provide linkage to existing trails; and |
| (e) |
provide linkage or access to natural, scenic, historic, or recreational areas of statewide significance. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
344, 2009 General Session
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Section 79-5-103 ("Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities -- Priorities.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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